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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,916.73, 424,427.58 and 93,390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,916.73, 424,427.58 and 93,390.30 is: 140,102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,916.73 : 424,427.58 = 93,390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,916.73/424,427.58 = 93,390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,916.73x = 424,427.58 × 93,390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,916.73x = 39,637,419,024.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,637,419,024.47/282,916.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,102.77

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